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Boycott Hitler Not Germany: Two Sheets of Twenty Stamps, 1936 Boycott Hitler Not Germany: Two Sheets of Twenty Stamps, 1936

Two sheets of twenty stamps, each depicting a Jewish star, a dog, and a gate, with the message "Boycott Hitler Not Germany." The stamps are red, white, and blue. Published in the United States in 1936.

Derso & Kelen Cartoon of Bernard Baruch and Atomic Energy Commission Delegates, September 2, 1946 Derso & Kelen Cartoon of Bernard Baruch and Atomic Energy Commission Delegates, September 2, 1946

A photograph of a Derso & Kelen cartoon depicting Bernard Baruch and fellow delegates to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission (UNAEC) as musketeers. The cartoon was a 76th birthday gift to Baruch in 1946, as reported in Time Magazine on September 2, 1946. The photograph shows the cartoon signed by all five delegates. The description includes biographical information about Bernard Baruch, detailing his career in finance, his roles as advisor to Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt, and his contributions during World Wars I and II. It also covers his work with the UNAEC and his proposal for international control of atomic energy.

Invitation to the National Proclamation Dinner for Erwin Piscator, 1942 Invitation to the National Proclamation Dinner for Erwin Piscator, 1942

Invitation letter to Erwin Piscator from Gabriel Wechler, National Secretary, inviting him to a National Proclamation Dinner. Dated December 2, 1942. The letter notes Piscator's role as director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research and mentions the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews. Piscator signed the letter. The invitation is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Letter from Aron Z. Propes to Erwin Piscator Regarding the Rally of Hope Committee Letter from Aron Z. Propes to Erwin Piscator Regarding the Rally of Hope Committee

A letter dated January 13, 1944, from Aron Z. Propes, Executive Director of the Rally of Hope Committee, to Erwin Piscator. The letter discusses a rally held on January 2, 1944, at Manhattan Center. Dr. Piscator was a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. The letter is from Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 18.

Letter from Dr. Felix Boenheim to Erwin Piscator, April 20, 1942 Letter from Dr. Felix Boenheim to Erwin Piscator, April 20, 1942

Letter from Dr. Felix Boenheim, Secretary of the German American Emergency Conference, to Erwin Piscator, dated April 20, 1942. The letter invites Piscator to be a member of the Advisory Committee. Dr. Piscator was a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research.

Letter from Herman Finck to Erwin Piscator, July 6, 1942 Letter from Herman Finck to Erwin Piscator, July 6, 1942

A letter dated July 6, 1942, from Herman Finck, Associate Secretary of the Committee of Jewish Writers and Artists, to Erwin Piscator. The letter expresses gratitude to Piscator for speaking at a national reception committee for a delegation from the USSR. Piscator's role as a noted director and director of the theater at the New School for Social Research is also mentioned.

Letter from Herman Finck to Erwin Piscator, July 6, 1942 Letter from Herman Finck to Erwin Piscator, July 6, 1942

Letter from Herman Finck, Associate Secretary of the National Reception Committee for the Delegation from the USSR, to Erwin Piscator, dated July 6, 1942. The letter expresses thanks from the Committee of Jewish Writers and Artists to Piscator for speaking at a national reception. Piscator is noted as the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research.

Letter from Joseph Brainin to Erwin Piscator regarding Cultural Ties with the USSR, December 2, 1942 Letter from Joseph Brainin to Erwin Piscator regarding Cultural Ties with the USSR, December 2, 1942

A letter dated December 2, 1942, from Joseph Brainin of the National Reception Committee to Erwin Piscator. The letter requests Piscator's participation in building cultural ties with the USSR. Brainin notes Piscator's position as a noted director and director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research, and mentions the Committee of Jewish Writers and Artists.

Letter from Lotte Loeb to Erwin Piscator Regarding Hertha Verdier's Entry into the USA, 1942 Letter from Lotte Loeb to Erwin Piscator Regarding Hertha Verdier's Entry into the USA, 1942

Letter dated December 19, 1942, from Lotte Loeb to Erwin Piscator. The letter concerns assistance in getting Hertha Verdier, author of "The Jews of Corfu," into the United States. Piscator is identified as a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research. The Emergency Rescue Committee is also mentioned in connection with this request.

Letter from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator Regarding American Youth for a Free World Letter from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator Regarding American Youth for a Free World

A letter dated February 20, 1942, from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator. Welles, on behalf of American Youth for a Free World, invites Piscator to serve on an advisory committee to observe World Youth Week. The letter references Piscator's notable directorship at the New School for Social Research's School of the Theater.

Letter from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator, February 20, 1942 Letter from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator, February 20, 1942

Letter from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator, dated February 20, 1942, regarding Piscator's potential involvement in the Advisory Committee to American Youth for a Free World to observe World Youth Week. Rabbi Stephen S. Wise was also on the committee. The letter is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 8, Folder 18.

Letter of Thanks to Erwin Piscator from Hattie Grossman, Rally of Hope Committee, January 5, 1944 Letter of Thanks to Erwin Piscator from Hattie Grossman, Rally of Hope Committee, January 5, 1944

Letter of thanks to Erwin Piscator from Hattie Grossman, Co-Chair of the Rally of Hope Committee. The rally was held on January 2, 1944, at Manhattan Center. Dr. Piscator was a noted director and the director of the School of the Theater at the New School for Social Research.